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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.75, 1,334.88 and 304.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.75, 1,334.88 and 304.89 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.75 : 1,334.88 = 304.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.75/1,334.88 = 304.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.75x = 1,334.88 × 304.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.75x = 406,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,991.56/889.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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